Ethel Dubois Smith Fund
Funding Amount
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Deadline
September 30, 2026
176 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Ethel Dubois Smith Fund
Funder: Charity League of Paducah (Kentucky, US)
Mission: The Ethel Dubois Smith Fund is held, managed, and invested by the Ethel Dubois Smith Fund Committee, with charitable distributions made in accordance with the Charity League's Mission Statement.
- Raising funds for Easter Seals West Kentucky
- Assisting other local non-profits that support the health, welfare and general care of women and children
Focus Areas
The fund supports causes aligned with Charity League's mission:Geographic Scope
Local non-profits (Paducah/West Kentucky area)- Applicant organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit
- Organization's mission must align with Charity League's mission (health, welfare, and general care of women and children)
- First-time and returning applicants welcome
- Returning applicants must provide proof of how previous year's donation was used
Eligibility
Award Type
One-time gift - Funds are distributed as a one-time gift each year- Applications reviewed by Ethel Dubois Smith Fund Committee (4 current Charity League members + 3 Associate Advisor members)
- Committee meets in October each year to propose distribution amounts
- Amounts voted on and approved by Charity League membership
- Benefitting organizations notified before end of calendar year
Decision Process
Contact
Email: charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.comHow to Apply
Application Process
Application Deadline: September 30 (annually)
Required Materials
1. Official letterhead letter outlining the requested funding need 2. Organization's mission statement included within the request letter (so committee can assess alignment with Charity League's mission) 3. Supporting documents (optional but encouraged) 4. Proof of previous use (for returning applicants): Organizations that received funding in previous years must provide documentation of how the donation was used- Submit application letter to: charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com
- Applications must be received by September 30
Submission Instructions
- October: Committee reviews applications and proposes distribution amounts
- October: Charity League membership votes on and approves amounts
- Before end of calendar year: Benefitting organizations notified of awards
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